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What Does a Forensic Psychiatrist Do?
Forensic psychiatrists play a crucial role at the intersection of mental health and the legal system. Their primary responsibilities include: Assessment and Evaluation Forensic psychiatrists conduct psychological assessments of individuals involved in the legal system. This may include: – Determining … Continue reading
Telemedicine vs In-Office Care in Neuropsychiatry: Weighing the Options
The field of neuropsychiatry has seen a significant shift towards telemedicine in recent years, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we consider the future of care delivery, it’s important to examine the pros and cons of both telemedicine and … Continue reading
A tight necktie increases IOP in both normal subjects and glaucoma patients and could affect the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.
Br J Ophthalmol. 2003 Aug; 87(8): 946–948. doi: 10.1136/bjo.87.8.946 PMCID: PMC1771792 PMID: 12881330 Effect of a tight necktie on intraocular pressure C Teng,1 R Gurses-Ozden,2,5 J M Liebmann,3,4 C Tello,2,4,5 and R Ritch2,5 Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC Disclaimer Go to: Abstract Aim: To evaluate the effect of … Continue reading
Some off-beat weekend readings follow – thought-provoking to me, and of possible interest to some of you.
Some off-beat weekend readings follow – thought-provoking to me and of possible interest to some of you. /MP
Xylitol is prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk
Xylitol is prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk I am so old I remember when dentist always recommended this stuff. Silly me who thought the science is settled. Timing is everything. Get access Marco Witkowski, Ina Nemet, Xinmin S Li, Jennifer Wilcox, Marc Ferrell, Hassan … Continue reading
Maurice Preter, MD
Maurice Preter, MD is a European and U.S. educated psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychopharmacologist, neurologist, and medical-legal expert in private practice in Manhattan. He is also the principal of Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, PLLC, a medical concierge service and health advisory for select individuals and families.